Wednesday, November 9, 2011

As a sovereign citizen of Planet Earth, I declare Nov. 11, 2011 to be World Freedom Day.

On 11-11-11, I invite all the people of the world to reclaim whatever freedom and power have been lost to them in all aspects of our common life – politics, economics, education, religion, relationships, medicine, and all other areas.

As a non-violent act of conscious resolve, I ask everyone on Earth to stop whatever they’re doing at 11:11 (local time) on 11-11-11 and spend one minute in silence, not working (unless in emergency services), not consuming, and not distracting ourselves.

Those who safely can I invite to come down to the center of the village, town or city to join with our brothers and sisters everywhere and spend one minute in silence, upon leaving which everyone will utter the simple statement: “This world is free. It has always been free. It will always be free.”

At 11:11 on 11/11/11 we’ll show each other how strong and universal is the desire on Earth to take back our political freedom, economic justice, religious tolerance, racial understanding, social harmony, and global peace.

Germany's economic colonisation of EuropeThe elaborate pretence that the European Union and its stricken currency will shortly be saved after some little local difficulties is now becoming ever more desperate.The coup d’etat in Athens over the weekend, which saw the demise of the sitting government, is unlikely to be the last violation of democracy in the name of European unity.No sooner was Greece whipped into submission — though for how long and how successfully we shall see — than Italy was placed firmly in the line of fire.

Syrian troops stormed a restive neighbourhood in the rebellious city of Homs, kicking in doors and making house-to-house arrests in an area that has spiralled out of government control for nearly a week. Amateur video showed a large explosion in Baba Amr, a major centre of resistance, purportedly a tank strike, and people were seen running for cover as automatic weapon fire could be heard. In some of the first pictures to emerge of the aftermath of the fighting, some homes had been allegedly shelled and rubbish was piling up on the streets as collections were suspended by the fighting.Major Wall Street protest rocks NYCOccupy Wall Street protesters have organized a massive anti-corporatism rally in New York City to express their resentment over growing inequality across the United States Press TV reports.

Occupy DC Organizes a Hearing for the 99%They say their “Occupied Super Committee Hearing for the 99%,” as they’re calling it, “will contrast with hearings on Capitol Hill which are designed to enrich the 1% and protect major donors.”

Locals trying to reclaim ‘stolen’ landThe leader of the alleged “land invaders” near Pietermaritzburg said they were determined to “reclaim” the land that was allegedly stolen from their forefathers.

A general introduction to the motivation behind the Occupy movement.This film is by no means an extensive documentary of their agenda but more of a general overview for anyone who doesn't understand 'what it's all about'. I hope this can help to re-address the, largely distorted view, that the mainstream media presents of the Occupy movement. Filmed at College Green, Bristol, UK.occupybristoluk.orgpositivemoney.org.ukoccupybritain.co.ukLiam Tate liamtate.co.uk

Just before 11 am today- November 8, 2011, members of the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team (WAFT), homeowners Pablo and Shirley Travieso and family, and members of Occupy Worcester lined up in front of the Traviesos' two-story house at 24 Illinois St., drowned out the voice of auctioneer John Baker by chanting loudly, and blocked his entry to the property. The 44 protesters held signs and their chants included "Bank of America/Bad for America", "Banks got Bailed Out/We got Sold Out", and "What does democracy look like?/This is what democracy looks like!" The auctioneer, John Baker, acting for Bank of New York Trust, trustee for a bundle of mortgages in which this one was included, gamely proceeded with the auction at 11am despite the noise, and as there were no other bidders, the bank took back the house for $79,900. (read more: http://occupyworcester.com/waftpr118 )

They're camping outside banks, demonstrating on the streets and occupying symbolic locations: the hundreds of thousands of protestors who make up the "Occupy Wall Street" movement. The protests have also reached Frankfurt and Berlin, where thousands have taken to the streets calling for an end to corporate greed. A growing number of politicians across the party spectrum are speaking out in support of the movement.

Soldiers of Peace: Narayan Desai and Shanti Sena, the “Peace Army” - By Mark ShepardWe are constantly being astonished at the amazing discoveries in the field of violence. But I maintain that far more undreamt-of and seemingly impossible discoveries will be made in the field of nonviolence. ~ Gandhi

Occupy's A**hole Problem: Flashbacks from An Old HippieI wish I could say that the problems that the Occupy movement is having with infiltrators and agitators are new. But they’re not. In fact, they’re problems that the Old Hippies who survived the 60s and 70s remember acutely, and with considerable pain.

Hidden devil found in Giotto basilica paintingA smirking horned devil exists in the frescoed clouds of a Giotto work in the famed Assisi basilica, an Italian art historian said Tuesday — a tantalizing detail that apparently went unnoticed by scholars for centuries.

Low-ranking policemen demand sacking of Interior MinisterSeveral thousand low-ranking policemen set up camp outside the Interior Ministry in downtown Cairo on Monday, blocking several streets leading to the building. The protesters have been calling for the dismissal of Interior Minister Mansour al-Essawy and all senior security figures who served under former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly. The police protesters are also demanding better salaries and working conditions, and have called for the abolition of military trials for civilians.

Pressured to Name Leader, Occupy Denver Elects DogDenver Mayor Michael Hancock insisted that his city's occupation name a leader in order "to deal with City and State officials." And he got his wish! Occupy Denver has elected Shelby, a border collie, as its leader. Long live Shelby!

Reverend Billy speaks to Occupy London on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral, while the Church of Stop Shopping sing live at Occupy Wall Street, in an audacious transatlantic simulcast. The Global Revolution may, or may not be, televised.www.occupywallstreet.comwww.occupylondon.org.ukwww.revbilly.com

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Roots

Revelation 13

And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy...

...And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?...

Mark 13

And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.